Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney vs Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney
Highland Park
£145
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
★ 5.00
£117
| Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney | Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Island | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43.1% |
| Age | 18 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £144.95 | £116.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Quick verdict
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is better value at £117 vs £145.
For beginners: Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£144.95 vs £116.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£116.95 vs £144.95)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Sirius?
Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Highland Park 18 Year Old - Sky of Orkney
Only Sirius 31 Year Old - North Star Spirits